Is Property still a Good Investment in South Africa in 2026?
As we head into 2026, many South Africans are asking whether property is still a good inve...
Bryanston in 2026: A Consistent Choice for Lifestyle and Long-Term Value
In 2026, Bryanston continues to stand as one of Sandton’s most prestigious and sought-afte...
Unprecedented Loadshedding has Influenced Buyer Preference
According to FNB's September Special Report, the consistent power outages in the past 12 m...
Seizing Investment Opportunities in Johannesburg's Buyer's Market
At Etchells & Young Property Brokers, we understand the significance of this market phase...
Navigating Property Sale Pitfalls: Why Transactions Fail Before Transfer
In the intricate landscape of property transactions, understanding the stumbling blocks th...
Stress-Free Moving for Families
Moving to a new home can be both an exciting and stressful experience, especially for fami...
Rate Hike Lower than Expected
Yesterday the SA Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee raised its benchmark repo rate b...
Buying Property As A Foreigner In South Africa
Property can be owned individually, jointly or by entities such as a companies, close corp...
Why A Conveyancer
Only a Conveyancer has the necessary expertise in all aspects of the property law. Using a...
Bank Valuations
he bank's job is to do a Property Valuation to check whether the present market value of t...
Advice For First Time Buyers
Buying property for the first time can be exciting and frightening all at once. Doing your...
Property Advice For Buyers
Buying property can be overwhelming. It’s easy to get caught up in the moment when it coul...
A Guide to Acquiring Your First Investment Property
If you are reading this then that means you are thinking of or have decided to invest in p...
Can I Cancel My Offer To Purchase?
Can I cancel my offer to purchase?Offer to purchase = OTPAn offer to purchase (OTP) is a d...
Things you should know when Buying Property
As the saying goes - the early bird catches the worm - and arming yourself with as much in...
Capital Gains Tax and all you need to know
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) does not affect every single property transaction; however it is i...
The difference between Rates & Levies
So you have decided to take the big step of buying your first home, congratulations! First...
Questions to ask your Agent before Buying
Questions to Ask your Agent Before Buying. Buying a home can be an overwhelming task
Before Buying Sectional Title Property, Read the Body Corporate Rules
Sectional title developments are a sought-after buying option in South Africa for a number...
First time Buyers and Home Loan Applications
South Africa’s interest rate is currently sitting at 7% thanks to Covid 19. If you were th...
#ImStaying
So you are staying, how about actively choosing to contribute positively to a better South...
Purchase A Home While You are Young
Gone are days where you could buy a home in your 20's. Recent studies have shown that the...
Approved Bonds for First-Timers
"Several South African banks confirm that there is no minimum income to qualify for a bond...
Is Now a good time to Buy Property in South Africa?
By - Harry Meyburgh, Director at Etchells Young. Property as an Investment. A commonly quo...
Holiday Home Buying in South Africa
“A holiday home is a lifestyle buy. Something you buy to enjoy,” says John Loos
Repo Rate to Remain Unchanged
Lesetja Kganyago, governer of the SA Reserve Bank, announced at the Monetary Policy Commit...
5 Reasons to Own your Own Property
Are you an aspirant homeowner? Do you long for the security and stability of owning your o...
The Budget Speech 2017
Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan, announced at the Budget Speech on the 22nd of February t...
